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G118 XRV

1990 Suzuki SJ413

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,838 mi
Last recorded104,838 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Suzuki SJ41374,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG118 XRV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 104,838 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 103,276 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 103,070 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 102,935 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 102,416 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 102,416 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 101,839 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 101,839 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 101,839 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2016 101,745 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 101,594 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 101,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 101,505 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 101,172 miles

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 2 Apr 2012 100,943 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 100,601 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 99,758 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f hub seal starting to leak

o/s/f hub seal starting to leak

Pass 4 Feb 2010 99,758 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f hub seal starting to leak

o/s/f hub seal starting to leak

Pass 4 Apr 2009 9,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

metal fuel pipes from front to rear corroded

offside front wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Pass 12 Nov 2007 97,306 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 97,306 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 95,910 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki SJ413?

Based on 34,053 MOT tests across 5,399 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
1,317
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
5,399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,256
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2,979
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,964
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,345
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,229
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G118 XRV is a 1990 Suzuki SJ413 in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1990 Suzuki SJ413 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 74,338 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki SJ413 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,256 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G118 XRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SJ413 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 36 years old, this Suzuki SJ413 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G118 XRV registered?

G118 XRV is a 1990 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 18 May 1990.

Is G118 XRV safe to buy?

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